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AX05 NHC

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

81,283 mi
Last recorded81,283 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX05 NHC
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 81,283 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

rear axle half shaft end float both sides

Pass 21 Oct 2024 72,907 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2023 66,092 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play in and out movement (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play in and out movement (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2022 60,947 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened surface rust & other suspension componnts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Oct 2022 60,935 miles

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front spring eye mounting area onto chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened surface rust & other suspension componnts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2021 60,504 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs rusting (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis behind shock absorber top mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis behind shock absorber top mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

suspension components rusting - surface

Pass 21 Oct 2020 60,019 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2019 59,345 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2018 58,185 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2017 56,830 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2016 55,838 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 31 Oct 2016 55,838 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 27 Oct 2015 54,062 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Oct 2014 51,601 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 49,783 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2012 47,029 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 44,210 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2010 42,801 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2010 42,790 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Jul 2009 42,207 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 11 Jul 2009 42,207 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Jun 2008 35,246 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Transit?

Based on 16,371,688 MOT tests across 1,454,648 vehicles.

68.7%
Pass Rate
7,998
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
1,454,648
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 551,926
Brake pipe excessively corroded 469,823
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 469,369
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 418,048
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 414,266
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AX05 NHC is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2005 Ford Transit models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.5% with a typical mileage of 101,296 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Transit fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 551,926 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AX05 NHC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Transit typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 21 years old, this Ford Transit is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AX05 NHC is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 7 July 2005.

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